Computers and Technology

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NorthStar Digital Literacy Micro Credentials

with Marci Dionne

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YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!

Earn certificates in the areas that are important to you for daily life, employment or higher education. Choose the lessons and assessments you want to learn: basic computer skills, internet basics, Windows 10, Microsoft Word Office 2016, Excel, Mac OS, Using Email, Google Docs, Power Point, Your Digital Footprint, Supporting K-12 Learning, and/or Information Literacy.

Free to eligible adult education students or $70 for non

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Facebook for Business 2

with Katie Lyons

Dec

7

Next session: December 7th, 2023

$15 More Info

Learn how to fine-tune your social media presence: creating effective and engaging content, networking with other professionals, and promoting your business across different platforms. This session is for users who are familiar with the nuts and bolts of a Facebook business page. Class meets at Rice Library

Thursday, Dec.7, 6:00-8:00pm

Registration Fee: $15

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Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners

with ed 2go

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Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners will teach you how to plan and create your very own blog and podcast. Through hands-on exercises, you will discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. You will find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined.

First, you will learn how to develop a plan for the content, setup, maintenance, and how to use free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action. After that, learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have. You will edit the file with another free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy. Finally, you will find out how to record a video podcast. You will edit it, add special effects, drop in a podcasting-safe music file, and then publish it online.

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Using Social Media in Business

with ed 2go

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To register or for more details visit ed2go at: https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/using-social-media-in-business/

One of the biggest challenges for business owners is finding new customers. Over the past decade, some business owners have leveraged social media to do just that. Whether you're a social media novice or a seasoned veteran, this course will give you a solid foundation in social media marketing and using it to grow your business.

In today's globally connected environment, social media is a game changer for businesses. So, whether you're looking for a new way to market your business or simply want to better understand social media, this online social media marketing course will empower you.

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IC3 Digital Literacy Certification

with Jim Grant

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This is the second course in the technology career pathway. You must pass the North Star assessments as a prerequisite. Participants will engage in 7 digital domains: Technology Basics, Digital Citizenship, Information Management, Content Creation, Communication, Collaboration, and Safety and Security. The Level 3 IC3 certification has potential to earn college credits. Live online instruction.

Free to eligible adult education students or $70 for non

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Creating WordPress Websites

with ed 2go

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https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/creating-wordpress-web-sites-introduction/

Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites—without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular website publisher, powering more than 25% of all sites on the Internet. WordPress is an easy-to-use solution that will help you put your site on the Web in far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional.

In these lessons, you'll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress.org site and blog. You'll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You'll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you'll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community.

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